Target applications

The Intel Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB and RMT3PB families are best deployed in mainstream server environments to help optimize the performance and reliability of applications such as database servers, e-mail servers, and web servers. Alternatively, these modules can be teamed with a SAS expander board such as the Intel® RAID Expander RES2CV360 to offer scalable performance solutions for applications such as streaming media. In addition, by connecting one or more SSDs to these modules and adding the SSD Cache 2.0 with FastPath* I/O upgrade feature, the performance of most applications can be further enhanced.

Maintenance-free backup unit (MFBU) is built using NAND flash that can retain data for up to ten years. It provides near-instant optimal RAID performance versus traditional lithium-ion (LiON) battery backup units (BBUs), which are limited to just days of retention and can take up to eight hours to charge. This longer-lasting technology allows for the same standard three-year warranty as other Intel® RAID products.

Support for premium feature upgrade

Includes a connector for an optional hardware-based key. For the SSD Cache with FastPath* I/O, the upgrade enables the use of one or more SSDs as a large cache pool for the RAID controller, significantly improving the performance of many server applications.